Mango Habanero Margarita

Ingrédients

• 1 1/2 ounces tequila (any, but white is recommended)
• 1 ounce orange liquor (such as Grand Marnier or Cointreau)
• 1/2 cup fresh or frozen mango
• 1 ounce lime juice
• 1/2 of 1 habanero (seeded)
• 1 teaspoon of sugar
• 1 cup of ice (if using frozen mango, start with 1/2 cup ice)
• 1 to 2 teaspoons chile powder or Tajin (optional for rimming the glass)
• 1 lime (halved; if using chile or Tajin to wet the rim of the glass)
• 1 lime wedge or slice (optional for garnishing)
• 1 habanero (sliced lengthwise; optional for garnishing)

Préparation

1. 1

   Add tequila, orange liquor, mango, lime juice, sugar, half habanero (NOTE – use only ¼ if a seeded habanero if you want it less spicy) and the ice into the canister of a high speed blender and blend until smooth.

2. 2

   If you want a chile or Tajin rim, halve a lime, run the lime around the rim, and then dip the rim into the chili.

3. 3

   Transfer the contents of the blender into your prepared glass and optionally garnish with additional lime and/or habanero.

4. 4

   Note: The proportions mentioned are for one cup of approximately 12 ounces, serves 1.

5. 5

   Glassware to use: a traditional margarita cup or any other kinds, old fashion glass, wine glass or martini glass